Citrus

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 30 min

Stitt likes to use rock salt — the kind used for old-fashioned ice cream churners — as a bed for these oysters because it keeps the shells from tipping and sliding around in the pan and on the plates. Rock salt is sold at many supermarkets, but kosher salt is a good substitute. At the restaurant, Stitt makes this recipe with local Apalachicola oysters, though he also likes the flavor of East Coast varieties such as Blue Point, Pemaquid, and Malpeque, so feel free to use your favorite.

What to drink: A big red with lots of fruit, such as a California Zinfandel; an off-dry white with rich fruit, such as an Alsatian Pinot Gris; or pale ale.

Here's an innovative combination that's excellent on tuna burgers or grilled steak.

This springtime dish would go nicely with sliced red and yellow tomatoes drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette; offer corn muffins, too. End the dinner with wedges of chocolate mousse cake.

In just minutes, you've got a sophisticated accompaniment to steak, lamb, grilled fish or roast chicken.

For easy serving, ladle the soup into pretty bowls, and set them on the buffet table.

A colorful combination of oranges, berries and kiwis teams up with crunchy biscotti for a delicious and wholesome finale.

Low in calories and rich in flavor, this sauce is also excellent over vanilla frozen yogurt.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Vibrant sweet and savory flavors characterize this sunny Mediterranean-style salad.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Marinate chicken a day ahead; after ten-minute broil, the dish is ready.

Sweet and crunchy jicama and smoky grill-roasted peppers and green onions combine in this attractive side dish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Gremolata, an Italian garnish traditionally made with minced fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest and served with osso buco, adds a fresh flavor to grilled meats. For a slightly different taste, we've used orange zest.

Blueberries top a creamy light mousse in this terrific dessert. It can be made a day ahead, then garnished with the white chocolate shavings before serving.